The Latest Readz for Young Readers

As you can see, I am in my natural realm today.....promoting my books because I love everything about them and you will too. I was fooling around last night and came up with this cool app to show off my latest creations, the OMG! Books. So right now, I am singing Zippity Do Dah!The OMG Books are 3 books containing multiple short stories, Each one has a different theme, you can tell that just by looking at the covers. For now, all of the books are on Amazon.com. I just love that online store because all 11 of my books are there; in both print and eBook form. So you see, as an author....Amazon has stolen my heart.Imagine, just one click and these books can be yours. Own them! Enjoy them with your young readers. It's okay if you even sneak and read them yourself, after all...aren't we all still young at heart, at least we claim to be....I know I do.So, what are you waiting for; hop on over to Amazon and look for the OMG! Books.OMG! Ragdoll TalezOMG! More Readz for MeOMG! Talez with TailsCheck me out as an author:http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B003WCG84A

Well, I did it. I accomplished my book project that started over a month ago. That might not seem like a long time to work on a book project, but it was long enough, considering I already had the files. In other words, I wasn't starting from scratch to build a story.I took on the project of transferring and converting 3 old storybooks into new books of short stories for young readers. I think I mentioned this earlier in a post somewhere.Out with the old and in with the new! The last book just went live today on Kindle Direct. So now, I am the author of the OMG! Books, which are selling on Amazon.com as print and eBook editions. This book collection is actually my reads of short stories for young readers. Each book has more than one story in it. Two has 3 short stories and one has 5. Put the books all together and you and your child will have some good reading for over a week. A story a day passes the time away; it also chases the boredom bugs away too. Good stories refreshes the mind and sparks the imagination. I am so proud of all my books for readers young and old.Speaking of being proud, two of my books that are published by New Line Press are still on the best seller list at Amazon, BROKEN VOICES AND A NEW HOME FOR HER CUBS. That is pretty darn cool because these two books have been there for 4 weeks or longer. I check on them every day. So yes, the characters are doing their thing in staying on top. This is not bad considering I have published 11 books.....so far. The others will catch up too and start getting some action.So, here they are...Announcing the OMG! Book collection.

Hey, I know I have been missing from action around here, but I have a good excuse...I've been super busy. All I can say is that something was bound to get neglected during this busy streak.Seeing this cover image should let you know what I've been doing.This is my new book, actually it's an old book that has been revamped, recharged I guess you can say. The book content is still the same, but everything else has changed. I think this one is more appealing. I especially love the title. It's modern.What kept me away for so long is the fact that I've been updating some old books which I self-published back in 2008. They were at a stand still, sitting and collecting cobwebs, regardless of how often I promoted them. No reviews, no nothing! So I am trying to remedy the problem...Including changing the pricing for both print and e-book.But, let me tell you...this was not an easy task to undertake. I ran into so many problems. I think I was doing too much at once and eventually, my brain went on overload and my files (Oh the files) were beginning to run all together. I had preview files for complete book files when I transferred them over to the e-pub mode. I can't tell you how many times I had to start all over from scratch to get it right. All this was happening last week as I worked on 4 books simultaneously. I even had a couple of new apps I was trying out to help me get through all the stages of publishing.....apps that I had to get used to and try to understand as I experimented with using them. All I can say is....It was trial and error time.....But, guess what...I got it all done. All books transferred, updated and looking good on Amazon and Kindle Direct. Yes, I did that too....that's why my files were driving me crazy. Now I haven't exactly come to the finish line yet, for I have one more book to update and modernize. Then all of my OMG books will be published. What are OMG books? Books for kidz of course.These books are on Amazon.com in both print and e-book editions. I still have to figure out how to get them into the other stores. However, Amazon is my favorite store, so I am not tripping over when I will tackle the files again to upload them elsewhere....but, it will be done sooner or later.

After having published 11 books, I am happy to say that two of these books are listed on the 100 best sellers list on Amazon. com. But, the wow factor of all of this is...they've been there for two weeks now, as of today. Now how cool is that. The titles I am talking about are "A New Home for Her Cubs" and "Broken Voices." It is the e-book version that is on the chart, which shows that people are loving to read on their Kindles and evidently they are loving my books. With this being said, I want to thank all my new readers for purchasing one of my titles. I appreciate it. Now with that said, I hope you don't mind me asking you to please leave a review on Amazon about what you read. As an author, this part of the process is just as important as you buying the book. When you do this, it spreads the words to other potential readers and buyers.

I call these my sister books. Actually, this is the Broken Voice series, book 1 and 2. Follow the saga of Ella Rose in Broken Voices and in Bittersweet Dayz. Again, you will find them on Amazon.com as well as Barnes and Noble. Both titles come as print and e-book versions. So you have options. However, my personal taste is print, even though I do dabble in the Kindle thing myself as well. As a matter of fact, you should see all the books in my Kindle library. Just remember, from these two titles, "Broken Voices" Kindle version is on the 100 best seller list of Amazon....I love that online store.

Here it is Monday already, April 7th to be exact. So much has been going on with my books since last week. It makes my author heart feel so good.People are buying and reading my books. That makes me want to do a happy dance. Now, all I have to do is get them to leave a review or two on what they read. That would really be sweet, because reviews help entice other potential readers to take a look at the book. But guess what the news is, "A New Home for Her Cubs," has come out of hibernation. At one point, I was beginning to think that nobody was interested in this book. However, since last week, this book has been on Amazon's best seller list, proving that people are in deed reading this book and making it popular. I checked it's status on Amazon this morning, because I am getting into the habit of doing that and it is listed at #86 under the category of "exploring Africa." Kumani, is happy with this bit of news. She is still on the chart.I am not sure what is going on with my latest book, "Bittersweet Dayz" it was on the best seller list when it was first published on March 27th. But it seems to be at a stand still now, even though I keep promoting and pushing it on the social media sites everyday. But I believe it will jump back up into the ratings; after all, it is a fantastic book.Another book of mine, which is making a name for itself on Amazon is "Broken Voices." The Kindle e-book edition is staying up there on the best seller list too, coming in at #39 under the category of peer pressure. Just like "A New Home for Her Cubs" ebook, Broken Voices been in good standing since last week too. If you haven't picked up these titles for your Kindle yet, I hope you do so very soon. You can also pick these titles up as print books too. You have options when you want to engage in excellent, worthwhile reading for yourself and your children.Oh, and if by chance you are reading this blog and have read or reading any of these titles that are showing her; please take the time to leave a review on Amazon, or Barnes and Noble. If you got your copy from the iTunes store, leave a review there, if it is permitted. But of course, you can always leave a review here when responding to the post. My motto is, "the more the merrier." Join my book party.

Okay, so you want to do something a little more creative with the thought of Easter Baskets as you get yourself in gear for the holiday. Well, here is the solution.Why not add some books in there; nestle them in between the chocolate bunnies, jelly beans and colored eggs.These are just some of the titles you can choose from on Amazon for children and young adult reads; books that will touch the readers heart, soul and spirit. The stories will become all time favorites. Your readers will be entertained with fantasy,reality and even take an imaginative walk into the wilds of Africa. When they open the first page of any of these books, they will not be able to put the book down until they come to the end. They will be drawn into the pages of situations; some funny and some that are full of intrigue, suspense and wonder.Along Came Jelly-Beanz, Itchy Scratchy Spots, A New Home for Her Cubs, Spring Where Are You?, Bittersweet Dayz and Broken Voices are titles created by author Winona Rasheed. Two of the books listed here are also on the top 100 best seller list on Amazon. they are Broken Voices and A New Home for Her Cubs. Now don't you want your readers reading books from the best seller list? Just saying.One book on this list, is the latest published book, by author Winona Rasheed. "Bittersweet Dayz" is book 2 of the Broken Voices series, letting the Ella Rose story continue. This book is geared toward young adults.So, what are you waiting for? Fill those baskets with books to curb the appetite of the imagination while curbing the appetite of the sweet tooth....uh more books then candy; they won't be mad at ya. As a matter of fact.....they will thank you.

It looks like that with all my excitement yesterday and running around here and there in cyberspace with my super duper gigantic announcement; I forgot to talk about my good news on my author website. How could I let that happen, right? Well it did, but I am about to remedy right now.I've been talking and talking about this new book for days. Well it is ready. It went live yesterday on Amazon and Barnes and Nobles. When I got word, I clicked on the websites and the book popped up in their electronic book sections. Yeah, my 11th book is now published.Just in case you didn't know, this is the Kindle and Nook edition, for you folks who read on electronic gadgets. But, have no fear you Apple iPod readers, this book will be coming soon to the iTune store as well. Don't you just love the choices you have when it comes to reading and buying books in this modern world of electronics? It makes life so simple. Yeah, I have my Kindle and Nook too on my tablets. After all, authors do read as well as write.Yes siree, this book has been in the making for a long time, so don't think that everything happened over night. Rome wasn't built in a day and neither was 174 pages of written content.174 pages, yes this is my longest book ever...a novella. But guess what else, it will be available in print form too; for all of you who like to read the old fashion way. I still like to do that too, myself. I am what you call old-school and that's always a good thing.So, the next time you are looking for something good to read, or you are picking up something for tweens, teens and young adults.....put Bittersweet Dayz on the top of your book list. And when you purchase and read the book, leave a review of it on Amazon & Barnes and Noble. Reviews are great for authors. Didn't you know that?

Sometimes, words just aren't necessary, but in this case I just have to open my mouth and say it loud.I am so happy to announce and to show it off, my new cover for my upcoming book about Ella Rose. Soon to be released is book two of the "Broken Voices" series, published by New Line Press.Talk about a happy author, that's me! I've been spreading the word all morning here and there, enticing potential reader and buyers. I tell you, this book cover grabbed my writing spirit. I think it has best seller written all over it. What do you think?This is going to be a good one to have on your bookshelves. But guess what else, this makes book #11 for me. Can you believe it? I am on cloud 9. And as always, this book will come as an ebook and a print version will be available when it is released, just like it's sister book, "Broken Voices."Ella Rose is older, wiser and still, she has to cope with life's struggles of being different....being handicapped. This character will pull at your heart strings, she definitely pulled on mine when she was being created. I'm glad I am telling her story.So stay tune for updates on this soon to be book. But don't you just love the cover? If so, wait until you read her story.

Guess what time it is...time to begin work on draft # 2 of my new book, Ella Rose.I am feeling positive with this second round and I haven't even started on it yet. But, I know where I am going and what needs to be done since my precious editor/publisher/friend took a look at the first draft.What a blessing it is to know what to focus on in y our writing so you can clean up the weak areas and let your story shine. If you thought that you could publish a book with just the first sweep, that barely ever happens. How many drafts does a writer go through before a book manuscript is publishable? Now that is a good question. I guess the answer depends on the author and how much effort they want to put into it., especially not giving up with the first draft, or the first round. Heaven knows I am not a quitter. I welcome feedback with open arms because it points to satisfaction.It also depends on the publisher, rather they want to accept crap or not. My publisher isn't like that. They want the best, they expect the best, which means they want the best of me and my writing; regardless of how long it takes, or how many drafts I go through before they say it is perfect, or it's a wrap. It is always good to have a good working relationship with your publisher and I thank God that I have that kind of bond with mine. She is a lifesaver, my book angel who helps me spread my wings and fly; after all, they have already published two books of mine, so they believe in me and know what to expect of me. I am not about to let them down.So with all that said, I got work to do. Round 2, this book is in its editing mode.